Medical Advisory Board
Duties of the Medical Advisory Board
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code, Title 2, Sec. 12.095, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) of the State of Texas may request an opinion or recommendation from the medical advisory board on the ability of an applicant or license holder to operate a motor vehicle safely or to exercise sound judgment on the proper use and storage of a handgun. If DPS makes a request, the commissioner or a person designated by the commissioner will convene a panel to consider the case or question submitted.
Each panel member prepares an independent written report for DPS. The member provides an opinion on the applicant or license holder’s ability to safely operate a motor vehicle or their use sound judgment in the proper use and storage of a handgun as appropriate. The panel member's report may also make recommendations relating to DPS's next action.
As the driver licensing agency for Texas, DPS is solely responsible for all actions taken or initiated. Neither the Medical Advisory Board nor the attending physicians are legally liable for the decision or action taken by DPS in the suspension, revocation or denial of a drive licenses or handgun. The DPS decision may be appealed to the courts for final determination.
Membership Opportunity
This board is seeking new members. The Medical Advisory Board assists the Texas Department of Public Safety in determining whether applicants for driver’s licenses are capable of safely operating a motor vehicle, and if holders or applicants to carry a handgun are capable of exercising sound judgment with respect to the proper use and storage of a handgun. If you are interested, the application is linked below.
Next Public Meeting
Date: January 24, 2025
Time: 2:30 p.m. (CDT)
Location: M-100 in the Robert D. Moreton Building. 1100 W 49th St. Austin, TX 78751 There will also be a virtual option on Microsoft Teams.
Agenda Registration for Public Comment Opportunity (HTML). Registration must be completed no later than 5:00 PM, January 17, 2025. Meeting link will be available on the webpage a week prior to the meeting.
Past Meetings
| June 21, 2024 | Agenda | Webcast Recording | Report |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 5, 2024 | Agenda | Webcast Recording | Report |
| December 1, 2023 | Agenda | Webcast Recording | Report |
| September 27, 2023 | Agenda | Webcast Recording | Report |
| December 1, 2022 | Agenda | Webcast Recording | |
| June 16, 2022 | Agenda | Webcast Recording |
Learn More About the Board and Activities
- Board Laws and Rules
- Medical History Forms - If you have received a notification or correspondence from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) with regards to being referred to the Medical Advisory Board for license eligibility, you may download the appropriate medical forms.
- Driver License - MAB Medical History Form
- License to Carry - Medical History Form for Concealed Handgun Applicants
- Texas Medical Advisory Board Guide
- Resources
Contact Information
For questions regarding the status of your license, contact DPS:
Department of Public Safety (DPS)
Phone: 512-424-2600
Fax: 512-424-5311
Email: MAB@dps.texas.gov
For questions regarding your case with the Medical Advisory Board contact:
Mailing Address:
Texas Department of State Health Services
Medical Advisory Board (MC 1876)
P.O. Box 149347
Austin, Texas 78714-9347
Phone: 512-834-6700 option 4
Fax: 512-206-3778
Email: DSHSMAB@dshs.texas.gov